Federal agents fired pepper balls and used a gas-like substance to push back demonstrators.
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News1808-01-2026, 22:06

Minneapolis Erupts: Protests After Fatal Shooting By Immigration Officer

  • Massive protests erupted in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an immigration officer.
  • Federal agents used pepper balls and gas to disperse demonstrators outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building.
  • Authorities dispute the circumstances of the shooting; federal officials claim Good tried to run over an officer, while state/local officials call for a full investigation.
  • US President Donald Trump called the incident "vicious" but expressed disturbance after viewing video footage, avoiding justification of lethal force.
  • Tensions escalated with Border Patrol units deployed and schools closing due to safety concerns, as officials warn of civil unrest.

Why It Matters: Minneapolis faces widespread unrest and official dispute after an immigration officer fatally shot a woman.

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